US Bridges

Old HWY 212 over Willow Ck

Good

Butte County, South Dakota · 5.5E .2S Newell · Structure no. 000000010365343

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 212 over Willow Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Old HWY 212 over Willow Ck in Butte County, South Dakota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesOld HWY 212
CrossesWillow Ck
Location5.5E .2S Newell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.71603, -103.31193
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2022)
Projected traffic102 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 212 over Willow Ck built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 212 over Willow Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 212 over Willow Ck carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 212 over Willow Ck?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 212 over Willow Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.